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Lake Mead Ends 2020 at elevation 1084’ – bringing Tier Zero operations in 2021The hydrology in 2020 began with optimism and promise, but ended with a disappointing runoff and inflow to Lake Powell. We will continue to operate in Tier Zero in 2021, as we did in 2020.
ASU Now
New research director for Kyl Center focused on equity in water accessWhen Kathryn Sorenson was director of water services for the city of Phoenix, she was in charge of a massive infrastructure that included 7,000 miles of pipeline.
New York Times
Wall Street Eyes Billions in the Colorado’s WaterThere is a myth about water in the Western United States, which is that there is not enough of it. But those who deal closely with water will tell you this is false. There is plenty. It is just in...
KTAR
SRP reservoirs finish 2020 mostly full despite dry Arizona conditionsAfter the hottest and driest summer in Arizona history followed by a dry and warm fall and early winter, the six reservoirs that supply water to metro Phoenix are mostly full.
AZ Central
Climate's toll on the Colorado River: 'We can weather maybe a couple of years'The warming climate is intensifying drought, contributing to fires and drying out the river's headwaters, sending consequences cascading downstream.
AZ Big Media
McCarthy completes Greenfield Water Reclamation Plant expansion in GilbertMcCarthy Building Companies Inc. recently completed a $170 million Phase III expansion project at the Greenfield Water Reclamation Plant, located at 4400 S. Greenfield Road in Gilbert,...
Associated Press
US: More Must Be Done to Protect Colorado River From DroughtA set of guidelines for managing the Colorado River helped several states through a dry spell, but it's not enough to keep key reservoirs in the American West from plummeting amid...
KUNC
Colorado River Basin winter forecast signals dry times aheadAll signs are pointing to a dry start to 2021 across much of the Colorado River watershed, which provides water to about 40 million people in the Western U.S.
Chamber Business News
ASU study reveals groundwater generates 43 percent of state GDPA new study highlights the tremendous impact groundwater has on Arizona’s economy and underscores the need to make sure every community has tools to protect and manage it far into the future,...
AZ Central
What happens if some of the most secure water in Arizona comes up for grabs?Opinion: What's the reaction to the prospect of leasing the Colorado River Indian Tribes' water in Arizona? Publicly, it may be crickets. But privately, many have thoughts.
